Bio

Hello there! I am a creative director and designer based in New York. As one of the founding members of the brand creative team at Illumination, I spent 15 years driving and amplifying its creative footprint, paving the way for the studio’s meteoric rise as a multibillion-dollar box office powerhouse and a globally beloved entertainment brand.

My work spans everything from designing the logo for The Super Mario Bros. Movie to leading creative for McDonald’s Happy Meal programs, creating custom art featured on millions of Chiquita bananas, and developing packaging for Amazon. I have produced award-winning retail displays for Bloomingdale’s, immersive experiences for Tyler, the Creator, custom NASCAR liveries for Brad Keselowski, and supersized character balloons for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Along the way, I can confidently say I’ve drawn thousands of Minions for nearly every form factor imaginable.

With a degree in architecture and a lifelong student of design across multiple disciplines, I am passionate about creating meaningful and joyful experiences for audiences of all ages.



Contact

︎︎︎ mikebarry16@gmail.com
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